Rockwood School District, recognized for Distinction in Performance by the Missouri State Department of Education, serves more than 21,000 students from parts of western St. Louis and northern Jefferson counties. Eleven distinct communities are within Rockwood's boundaries, including all or parts of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Eureka, Fenton, Wildwood and Winchester.

Students, staff, parents and community members collaborate in progressive schools where continuous improvement is the focus. The district is comprised of nineteen elementary schools, six middle schools, four high schools an Early Childhood Center, a Center for Creative Learning and an Individualized Learning Center.